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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH SIGNAL 

    With CONSULT 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Select DATA MONITOR mode for ALL MODE AWD/4WD with CONSULT.
    3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of the CL PRES SW while operating 4WD shift switch.
      Condition Display value
      • Ignition switch: ON
      • A/T selector lever D position
      4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H (Wait function is not operating.) ON
      Ignition switch: ON 4WD shift switch: 2WD (Wait function is not operating.) OFF

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminals and ground.
      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      E143 34 - Ground
      • Ignition switch: ON
      • A/T selector lever D position
      4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H (Wait function is not operating.) 0V
      Ignition switch: ON 4WD shift switch: 2WD (Wait function is not operating.) Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector Terminals And Ground
      G04901550Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Are inspection results normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 34 and transfer terminal cord assembly harness connector F56 terminal 7.

      Continuity should exist. 

      Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Are inspection results normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3.

      NO: Repair or replace damaged parts.

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Transfer Control Unit Harness Connector E143 Terminal 34 And Cord Assembly Harness Connector F56 Terminal 7
      G04901551Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT 

    Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".

    Are inspection results normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4.

    NO: Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with the harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

  4. CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
    2. Remove clutch pressure switch. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
    3. Push and release clutch pressure switch and check continuity between terminal 7 and ground.
      Terminal Condition Continuity
      7 - Ground Push clutch pressure switch Yes
      Release clutch pressure switch No

      Are inspection results normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5.

      NO: Replace clutch pressure switch.

  5. CHECK DTC 

    Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.

    Are inspection results normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6.

    NO: Replace transfer control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  6. CRUISE TEST 

    Perform cruise test. Refer to "PRELIMINARY CHECK ".

    Are inspection results normal? 

    YES: Inspection End.

    NO: Perform the applicable trouble diagnosis.